Texas Tech Red Raiders vs Kansas State Wildcats NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/14/25
Looking to win big? The Red Raiders and Wildcats face off at 9:00 ET on CBSS. The Wildcats are hosting the game at Bramlage Coliseum in Manhattan, KS. Texas Tech come into this Big 12 conference matchup as the -6 favorite. The over/under line currently sits at 145.5 points.
TEXAS TECH RED RAIDERS VS KANSAS STATE WILDCATS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Kansas State Wildcats +6
This game will be played at Bramlage Coliseum at 9:00 ET on Tuesday, January 14th.
WHY BET THE KANSAS STATE WILDCATS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-69 in favor of the Wildcats.
- Not only will Kansas State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +6.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 145.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 145 points.
Is a Road Win Possible for the Red Raiders?
Texas Tech’s season record dropped to 11-4 after a narrow 85-84 loss to Iowa State on Saturday. The Red Raiders were -2.5 favorites at home but failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 169, surpassing the O/U line of 147.5.
Texas Tech led 40-34 at halftime but allowed 40 points in the second half while scoring just 34. Defensive lapses in the second half were a key factor in the loss.
Texas Tech put up 84 points in their last game, shooting 42.4% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 48.5%, with a strong performance from beyond the arc, hitting 45% of their threes (9/20). At the free-throw line, they connected on 79.2%, making 19 of 24 attempts.
Offensively, the Red Raiders grabbed 16 offensive rebounds and dished out 16 assists. Curtis Jones led the way with 26 points, shooting 53.3% overall and 42.9% from three. Christian Anderson was perfect from deep, hitting all 4 of his attempts, finishing with 18 points, along with Chance McMillian and JT Toppin, who also added 18 points.
Texas Tech’s defense gave up 85 points, with their opponents shooting 42% from the field. They managed to hold them to 41% on two-point attempts, where they went 19/46.
From beyond the arc, Texas Tech allowed 9 threes on 20 attempts, a 45% shooting rate. They also sent their opponents to the line 24 times, where they hit 19 free throws, good for 79%. Texas Tech gave up 16 offensive rebounds in the game.
Can the Wildcats Secure a Win at Home?
Kansas State Wildcats Recent Game/Games
Kansas State’s season record dropped to 7-8 after an 87-57 home loss to Houston on Saturday. The Wildcats entered the game as +10.5 underdogs and failed to cover the spread.
Trailing 46-24 at halftime, Kansas State struggled to close the gap in the second half, scoring 33 points while allowing 41. The game’s total points of 144 exceeded the O/U line of 128.5.
Kansas State struggled offensively in their last game, scoring just 57 points while shooting 40.4% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 51.1%, with a 40% mark from three-point range, hitting 10 of 25 attempts. Inside the arc, they connected on only 40.9% of their shots, going 9 for 22.
Brendan Hausen and Emanuel Sharp led the Wildcats with 15 points each, with Hausen hitting 5 threes on 11 attempts. Sharp shot 62.5% overall and 50% from deep. Kansas State managed just 2 offensive rebounds, but dished out 16 assists as a team.
Despite Kansas State’s defensive efforts, they gave up 87 points while holding their opponent to 40% shooting from the field. The Wildcats allowed 19 field goals on 47 attempts, including 9 two-pointers on 22 attempts.
From beyond the arc, Kansas State’s defense saw their opponent hit 10 threes on 25 attempts, also at a 40% rate. The Wildcats sent their opponent to the line 14 times, where they made 9 free throws, shooting 64%. Kansas State limited offensive rebounds, giving up just 2.